Sarah Mikesell

Editor in Chief

Sarah Mikesell grew up on a five-generation family farming operation in Ohio, USA, where her family still farms. She feels extraordinarily lucky to get to do what she loves - write about livestock and crop agriculture. You can find her on LinkedIn.

IPPE: E. coli pressure is rising – why vaccine application is key

29 June 2026

4 minute read

Why consistency matters in turkey nutrition

SPONSOR Genetics and breeding Types of poultry Turkeys

9 June 2026

7 minute read

Long grow-out cycles magnify small nutrition inconsistencies, making soybean meal quality a critical driver of feed conversion and revenue

IPPE: Environmental surveillance reveals hidden microbial risks in hatcheries

SPONSOR Genetics and breeding Breeders and hatcheries Hatchery management

20 May 2026

5 minute read

Zoetis’ Dr. Joshua Deines explains how routine microbial monitoring can uncover contamination sources and strengthen hatchery sanitation programs

IPPE: Cobb unveils Cobb800™ – Balancing yield with breeder performance

SPONSOR Genetics and breeding Breeders and hatcheries Breeder management

29 April 2026

6 minute read

Dr. William Herring explains how multi-year validation across breeders, broilers and debone weights shaped Cobb’s newest global offering

Pharmsure builds global presence around MS-H vaccine for Mycoplasma control

SPONSOR Health & disease Diseases Mycoplasma

20 April 2026

8 minute read

Pharmsure’s MS-H vaccine supports egg production, hatchability and flock health

March - April 2026

How U.S. farmer decisions shape soybean meal consistency and performance worldwide

SPONSOR Egg layers Flock management Feed and nutrition (layers)

13 April 2026

7 minute read

A 6th-generation farmer explains how sustainability, technology and consistency translate into better poultry nutrition

Broiler consistency: Why uniform broilers drive profit

SPONSOR Meat poultry Flock management Feed and nutrition

9 April 2026

6 minute read

USSEC’s Thomas D’Alfonso explains how consistent nutrition helps hit target weights, improve processing efficiency and capture premium revenue

Consistency pays: The hidden value of soybean meal in layer diets

SPONSOR Egg layers Flock management Feed and nutrition (layers)

8 April 2026

10 minute read

D’Alfonso explains how soybean meal consistency impacts egg uniformity, feed efficiency and millions in potential revenue

IPPE: U.S. Soy research turns nutrition into performance

Egg layers Flock management Feed and nutrition (layers)

7 April 2026

2 minute read

With 60% of U.S. Soy used in poultry feed, USB highlights nutrition, research and on-farm value

Gut health emerges as key strategy to fight broiler lameness

SPONSOR Meat poultry Broiler welfare Leg/foot problems

7 April 2026

7 minute read

New synbiotic research shows up to 45% reduction in BCO, reinforcing the role of gut health and gut integrity in disease prevention

IPPE: Genetics and data driving the next generation of waterfowl production

SPONSOR Genetics and breeding Types of poultry Ducks

31 March 2026

9 minute read

Grimaud Frères’ Yann Le Pottier explains how genetics, disease management and market awareness will shape the future competitiveness of ducks, geese, guinea fowls and pigeons

Podcast: Maintaining soybean meal quality across the globe – logistics, sampling and trust matter

SPONSOR Meat poultry Flock management Feed and nutrition

31 March 2026

8 minute read

Russell Marine Group’s Reese Allemore and U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Thomas D’Alfonso, Ph.D., explain how soybean meal quality is preserved, verified and delivered

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IPPE: E. coli pressure is rising – why vaccine application is key

Why consistency matters in turkey nutrition

IPPE: Environmental surveillance reveals hidden microbial risks in hatcheries

IPPE: Cobb unveils Cobb800™ – Balancing yield with breeder performance

Pharmsure builds global presence around MS-H vaccine for Mycoplasma control

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March - April 2026

How U.S. farmer decisions shape soybean meal consistency and performance worldwide

Broiler consistency: Why uniform broilers drive profit

Consistency pays: The hidden value of soybean meal in layer diets

IPPE: U.S. Soy research turns nutrition into performance

Gut health emerges as key strategy to fight broiler lameness

IPPE: Genetics and data driving the next generation of waterfowl production

Podcast: Maintaining soybean meal quality across the globe – logistics, sampling and trust matter

Our Partners